Decorative pillows have long been an important part of the textile design of many rooms. You can meet this functional and at the same time decorative element not only in living rooms, but also in bedrooms, children's rooms, dining rooms and even kitchen areas of a modern home. Decorative pillows. In addition to performing their main function - providing the most comfortable location in the recreation area of any room, they can act as an accent element of the interior (performed in a bright or contrasting form) or serve as a guide in choosing a stylistic direction in the design of the space. In a word, we need decorative pillows not only for convenience, but also for beauty. It is especially pleasant that you can make this simple decoration item with your own hands. We have collected 100 ideas for you to create practical and beautiful, stylish and artsy, bright and neutral, smooth and textured, pillows for every taste, for various design options for your homes. Get inspired, get inspired and create beauty for your own home.
How to use decorative pillows
It is a misconception that decorative pillows should only be placed in the seating area of the living room. Beautiful pillows and cushions can become part of the textile design of the bed. Comfortable cushions can be used for comfortable seating in the dining room or kitchen (for example, in the dining area with the so-called "corner"). Decorative pillows can be used not only in the interior of the home, but also outside it. For example, to increase the comfort of a seating area with garden furniture exposed on an open veranda or terrace, you can use various types of pillows, including decorative ones.
With the help of bright decorative pillows, it is easiest and quickest to change the character of the interior. If the whole room is made in light or neutral colors, then bright textiles in the recreation area will easily become an accent element. For a global change in color temperature and design dynamics, it is enough to change the covers on the pillows that provide the comfort of the recreation area.
With the help of pillows on a sofa or bed, in small armchairs or large-scale ensembles, on personal chairs and even swings, you can unambiguously determine the stylistic design of the interior. For example, the presence of a marine or beach style will be indicated by textile design using a blue and white stripe, images of ships, anchors, shells, inhabitants of various reservoirs.
Variety of options
knitwear
Knitted pillow covers exude homeliness and comfort. Ideal for the Scandinavian style of interior design. But many variations of modern style will easily accept a similar decor. Beautiful textured knitting in neutral colors will be a harmonious addition to the design of the recreation area, and bright threads will help create the necessary color accent if the image of a sofa, armchair or bed was destined to stand out from the general background.
What do you associate the word yarn with? What about wool? Surely many will say that sheep's fleece was introduced to the Sazu. Knitting sheep-shaped pillows from woolen threads is an incredibly harmonious solution. And there is no need to talk about the originality of the result obtained - such decorative pillows will cheer you up even on the gloomiest day.
Pure white handmade lace will look great on linen or cotton cushion covers.
If you don’t know how to knit or don’t want to, but you have knitting threads and a desire to use them to decorate decorative pillow cases, the easiest application will be to make pompoms. The technique is simple, even a child can handle it, but the result is a wonderful, textured decor that uplifts the mood and transforms the neutral design of the room.
The most common way to create texture on pillow covers is to use the fabric itself. Folds and various bends, bows and all kinds of weaving (from the main fabric), even knots - everything is used to create a creative design.
A method in which there is practically no need to sew has gained great popularity - the pillow is literally wrapped in fabric, but in an original way.
Ordinary ruffles and frills can become the basis for creating an original and stylish decor item. It is enough to sew strips of fabric gathered into ruffles onto the simplest pillow cover, and a boring interior detail turns into its decoration. This way of decorating is also suitable for those. who just tries his hand at sewing.
With the help of many bright circles cut out of felt (or other material that holds its shape well and does not require processing along the edges of the products), you can make an incredibly textured, original pillow that can decorate any interior.
Embroidery, applications and combination of materials
Application is a great way to create a unique decorative element from improvised means. If you have leftover fabrics, felt, beautiful threads, beads, rhinestones, braid or ribbons - any of these materials can become the basis for creating an appliqué. You just need to decide on a theme. It will depend on the chosen stylistic design of the room for which the decorative pillow will be made. But there are many universal options - images of plants, flowers, geometric shapes, abstract patterns ...
Image of animals…
Christmas themed...
Hearts, as a symbol of not only love, but also the holiday of Valentine's Day ...
Button appliqué is an easy way to decorate that even a child can handle. Especially if the buttons are not sewn on, but glued on. Ask the children to help you and get not only an original decorative and at the same time practical element of the interior, but also invaluable moments of joint creativity spent with the child.
The decoration of the pillow fabric with beads, rivets, sequins looks even more textured and luxurious. It may not be very convenient to use such pillows for their intended purpose, but they will certainly decorate the interior.
An excellent opportunity for the rational disposal of leftover fabrics of different colors is the use of pieces to make a patchwork-style pillow. Patchwork looks original and invariably brings warmth and comfort to any interior.
The easiest way to combine fabrics is the arrangement of translucent lace on a plain background. The design looks elegant and even modest, it will organically fit into almost any interior of the room. If you are not sure about the possibility of combining fabrics of different colors and prints to create decorative pillows, then use a more or less neutral option that will look organic in the modern interior of any room . The black and white print is quite conservative and is able to successfully fit into various options for the decor and color palette of the room. 
The combination of fabrics of not only different colors, but also textures looks luxurious. For example, elements made of leather or jeans look great as decor against the background of a plain dense fabric.
Drawings and other ways of color variety
Drawing on fabric is not one of the types of children's tricks for "transforming" the surrounding space, into an activity for quite adult people who want to create truly exclusive decor items for their homes. There are many fabric painting tools on the market that can be used on various types of textiles. The pillows can then be washed. The drawing can be abstract (this can be created by a person without art education, but with the obligatory desire to create an original, personalized thing for his home) ...
The print can be quite specific. An interesting way to create a pattern or pattern is to use a stencil. A twig or leaf, letters, geometric shapes, in a word, any image that is convex enough to leave prints on the pillow cover can act as a blank for transferring the pattern to the fabric.
Second life for old things
Do not rush to throw out damaged or simply out of fashion items - they can become the basis for a new piece of furniture, for example, a decorative pillow cover. The advantage of this approach is not only in obtaining a new decorative element (with a functional load in the meantime), but also in the fact that you will not need to spend money on consumables. See what original products can be sewn from an old shirt, dress or sweater 
Pillows for children's room
Making decorative pillows for children is a special pleasure. After all, such a textile element of the interior will not only fulfill its main functions, but also decorate the child’s room, it can become a favorite toy, the reason for gaining new knowledge and skills, sensations and impressions. When making pillows for decorating a children's room, it is important to understand that they will be used not only for their intended purpose, not only on the bed and sofa, in an armchair or chair, but also on the floor, they will take an active part in games.
Recently, the production of letters-pillows has gained great popularity, which can be used both for its intended purpose, and in the form of decor and toys. Most often, letters are made for children's rooms, from which you can make up the name of the child or one capital letter of the name is sewn.
Wanting to make the interior original, needlewomen come up with new details or transform old ones. They especially liked the bedding. Thanks to the craftswomen, many ways have appeared that describe how to sew sofa cushions with your own hands. Based on a step-by-step guide, you can make a unique product.
Features of sofa cushions
You can decorate the room both with purchased goods and with your own hands. It's easy. An activity that equally captivates children and adults - sewing pillows for a sofa with your own hands. It teaches the child perseverance, creativity, develops logical thinking.
Square or round bedding has not inspired needlewomen for a long time, because you can come up with so many other interesting shapes. For example:
- any geometry;
- in the form of an animal;
- elongated roller;
- in the form of letters or numbers.
Since the products are often shifted from place to place, they must be made of durable, non-marking fabric, stuffed with an elastic filler that does not change shape from physical impact.
Several ways to make unique bedding:
- painting of one-color pillowcases;
- painting with paints, marker, pen;
- creating special effects;
- from old clothes;
- from the remnants of the fabric;
- decorate with applique;
- crochet or knitting;
- decoration with embroidery, pieces of unnecessary materials, buttons.
Filling
Sewing a pillowcase with your own hands is half the battle, because it still needs to be stuffed with something. All fillers are divided into two types:
- natural (animal and vegetable origin);
- artificial.
Animal origin
Down, feathers, wool are natural fillers. Among the advantages:
- sanitary and hygienic properties;
- long service life;
- do not stick.
Materials for decorative pillows are practically not used, because they are not fluffed up like sleeping pillows.
vegetable origin
Among the fillers growing from the ground, suitable:
- buckwheat peel;
- bamboo;
- medicinal herbs;
- hop cones.
Materials require special care, because they can dampen, rot, rot, which will adversely affect health. What else to fill do-it-yourself sofa cushions?
artificial
Cotton wool, pieces of worn out things, synthetic winterizer, which are used to make outerwear - these materials are not suitable, because they can cake and clump. Among modern materials, sintepukh and holofiber are worth noting. In terms of hygienic properties, they are similar to swan's down, but they will last much less - 7-10 years. Another advantage of fillers is elasticity, which practically does not change over the years.
For children's things you need a hypoallergenic material - silicone granules are great, because they do not get wet. It’s easy to fill a sofa pillow with your own hands - you need to leave a gap of 2-4 cm and just fill the filler there. Silicone granules are easy to keep clean - just rinse them with your hands in water.
You can wash the artificial filler in the washing machine - it will be cleaned of dust and become suitable for further use.
Fabrics and decoration
There are many materials that can be used for sewing:
- felt;
- jersey;
- fleece;
- bike;
- sackcloth;
- silk;
- atlas;
- jeans;
- cotton;
- calico.
The main thing to rely on when choosing a material is its density, because it must securely hold the filler inside. Another characteristic is the method of staining. The fabric must be dyed with a natural permanent dye so as not to cause allergies, print, or shed.
You can sew a thing with your own hands from several types of fabric - on the one hand it will be a satin product, on the other - felt.
To figure out how to decorate sofa cushions with your own hands, you need to look around - there will certainly be clues in the interior. If you plan to sew 2 do-it-yourself crafts on both sides of the furniture, then it is better to make the first one monophonic, and the second - with a pattern to match the color of the first. For large sofas, 2 decorative items are enough.
It is worth abandoning a bunch of monophonic things, they will not be able to fit even into a simple interior. A good option is do-it-yourself crafts in a small flower or with a large pattern. To create contrast, it is enough that one of the colors matches. The decor of handmade pillows can be bright, contrasting.
Types and forms
The shape of a do-it-yourself sofa cushion is the main parameter that should be determined before starting work. They are:
- square (dumka);
- pillow-roller;
- round;
- in the form of toys.
It is easier to transform square thoughts with your own hands than others. Products in the form of flowers look original, especially if they are large and bright. Decoration for sofa crafts can be done with your own hands, following the master classes described below. Even if the first time you didn’t succeed in sewing a beautiful craft, you should not give up, because you learn from mistakes. It is worth trying to make products in the style of patchwork patchwork.
knitted
Knitted or crocheted things always attract attention, and pillows are no exception. This type of decor is more difficult to do, but the result is worth it. Knitted crafts can be washed in the machine, they will not spoil the appearance. The cover can be knitted with your own hands completely or decorated with individual elements.
Drawings, embroidery, applications
If you decide to decorate with embroidery, you should remember a few rules. It:
- Do not embroider with beads. It is uncomfortable to sleep on it, and washing can cause problems.
- Do not embroider with satin stitch, it gets very dirty, slips.
- It is worth embroidering a wide edging along the edge. It is good to hide the last seam behind it.
To transform pillowcases, you can use easy methods - drawing a picture or applications. In the first option, it is enough to pick up markers of different colors and turn on your imagination. In the second, you need to cut the fabric into small pieces, sew to the pillow. The shape of the segments should match the style of decoration.
For kids
To make the child comfortable, choose eco-friendly, hypoallergenic materials. For children, the shape of the product, its colors, hanging paws, pockets and other small details are more important. You can sew a sofa cushion in the form of letters, numbers or toys. You can also make a cat, an owl or an elephant for games.
From old things
With a limited budget, you can come up with a design from improvised means. Having chosen some clothes from old things, you can sew good sofa cushions with your own hands. Making a pillowcase is simple - stitch along the contour of a sweater or jacket, leaving a hole and you're done.
How to sew cushion covers
Detailed instructions for sewing pillowcases. It is better to take a colorful fabric for this work so that the thing turns out beautiful.
The photo shows an example of bright crafts that can be made using the technology described below.
To sew a sofa cushion cover, take:
- small pieces of fabric;
- pins;
- threads of suitable colors;
- scissors.
We measure the bedding. We multiply the resulting value by two - we get the width of the segment, and the length is cut to the size of the pillow. Do not forget to add 3 cm for the seams in width, and 1 cm in length.
Putting the wrong side up, bend one edge of the fabric, iron it carefully with an iron. Then we wrap it again, iron it. We sew the folded edges on a typewriter closer to the inside. Do the same with the second opposite edge. The blank pillowcase for sofa cushions is ready.
Bend one side of the rectangle to half. After we turn the workpiece over, we bend the second edge so that it overlaps the first. We do this in such a way that the middle part is equal to the size of the pillow.
Stepping back a centimeter from the edge, we sew from above, then from below. You can additionally zigzag.
Making a pillowcase for a sofa cushion is coming to an end. It remains only to turn the craft and put it on.
Having straightened all the edges, we turn the finished product over, put it on the sofa. You can start making the next pillowcase.
Here are some beautiful things you can make with your own hands.
How to sew a pillow for a sofa with your own hands
Do you want this pillow? Then follow the instructions and you will succeed.
For work we need:
- satin fabric;
- thread with a needle;
- scissors;
- pencil.
On the wrong side of the fabric, draw a grid of 2x2 cm squares. When the grid is ready, draw a diagonal line in the first square, then in every second.
Having painted the entire grid, you can begin to form a picture. To do this, you need a needle and thread. We stick it into the corner of the first square in the place where the diagonal line and the two sides touch. Pick up a couple of millimeters of fabric, remove the needle. We also act in the second corner, where the yellow line led us.
Now carefully tighten the corners, fix the thread, cut off its edge. You can start the second square.
The photo above shows the stitched row from the wrong side and how it will look on the finished item.
Using the same technology, we begin the second row.
A rhombus is formed from the fabric.
When the second row is finished, you should have a pattern from the inside, as in the photo. Patterns for such pillows can be omitted - the formation of the relief occurs by itself, if you follow the technology.
We continue to work, starting the third row. Diamonds become clearer and stronger.
When all rows are finished, the wrong side should look like in the photo.
This is what the front side of the piece looks like. There is very little left. Further, do-it-yourself decorative pillows on the sofa are made according to the standard scheme - a pillowcase is sewn and put on.
This is what the finished item should look like. It looks very impressive and many will say that this is a purchased product.
Here is a side view. The back part can be sewn from the same material as the front part, only the pattern is not needed there.
By turning the pillow over, you can sleep on it if the pattern is uncomfortable.
Even with careful consideration of the drawing, independent work is not guessed - everything is clear and beautiful.
Making a decorative pillow with your own hands is easy from improvised materials, for this you just need to have a needle, thread, scissors and some fabric in the house. You can make a pillowcase from old clothes, scraps of fabric, buttons.
Do-it-yourself pillows, and they will become a bright accent in your apartment or country house. Even just by changing pillowcases on them, you can set the tone for the entire space - from gentle or playful to strict and restrained.
Advice! Buying designer pillows (they are, by the way, expensive) is not at all necessary: it is enough to arm yourself with the necessary materials and use your imagination.
We offer you a selection of interesting ideas for creating original decorative pillows. do it yourself and we hope that soon these lovely new settlers will sparkle with colors in your interior and bring their share of good mood to house.
DIY decorative pillows: subtleties of materials
If you decide to make a decorative pillow with your own hands inside and out, you will need to stock up not only with ideas, but also with everything you need to create it. First of all, you need to decide on the material. For this purpose, fabrics intended for furniture upholstery as well as cotton linen and even sometimes jersey (carefully: the material is rather capricious). In addition, jeans, felt, fleece and canvas fabric are perfect for creating a pillow.
Advice! Sewing pillows from old favorite clothes is also a great creative idea.
Without combinations of different fabrics in this process, you are unlikely to be able to do without, so make sure that fabrics that do not stretch do not dock with stretch ones, otherwise, after stuffing, it may turn out not to be a pillow, but something shapeless. If you know how to knit, then this skill will be a great bonus, because knitted pillows look quite stylish and unusual. Yes, and try to use fur: a short pile or a long one - it's up to you, so long as it does not crumble.
What to stuff a pillow with?
It should be noted right away that it is better not to use cotton wool for stuffing - it will go astray pretty soon. Take better sintepon. True, if you use the pillow for its intended purpose, then it will also lose a little in volume.
Advice! The ideal option for stuffing will be a synthetic winterizer or fibertek, which can be purchased at a fabric store. These materials are unique in their kind, because they do not stray, do not cake, are absolutely hypoallergenic and, in addition, retain splendor and volume even after washing.
Tools
For work you will need:
- needles;
- Threads - they need to be selected according to the color and thickness of the fabric. In addition, you may need knitting or floss threads when it comes to making decorative stitches by hand or decorating a pillow;
- Scissors;
- Chalk (pen, pencil, marker or soap to transfer the pattern to the fabric);
- Also stock up on pattern paper and other sewing items that you normally use.
- Pick up all the necessary tools for knitting or embroidery, if you decide to do them.
Note! Of course, it's great if you have a sewing machine at home, but if you don't have one, don't worry. You can also sew a pillow by hand, only it will take more time.
DIY pillowcases for decorative pillows
It is quite possible to make a decorative pillow out of an ordinary pillow, using a pillowcase made by oneself for this. In this case, its decorative effect will not decrease in any way, but the hassle with tailoring will be much less.
Fur
Do-it-yourself decorative pillow (pillowcase) made of fur is created in a few hours. To do this, you can use both artificial fur and natural.
Note! The fur material is specific, so special skills and tools are needed to work with it - you cannot sew such a pillowcase on a regular sewing machine.
A huge advantage of such a pillowcase is the ability to create it from pieces, so it will look even more original. Do not forget that the seams on the fur must be made strong and flat, then the pillow elements will not fall apart.
Jeans
Another fertile material for creating a pillowcase is denim. Decorative pillow case with your own hands from old jeans is original and stylish. Main advantages:
- The ability to reuse the material. That is, for tailoring you do not need to purchase new matter, old denim items are quite suitable. Attrition will give the product charm.
- Creation speed. Jeans can be sewn both by hand (although this is not easy, especially if the denim is tight), and on a sewing machine.
- A denim pillowcase will look original.
- From pieces of trousers, you can create an original product using the patchwork technique, due to the fact that the colors of the jeans are varied, and you can even make up a whole artistic composition.
Decor and design
Well, if you have a base (that is, a ready-made pillow), and you will create a pillowcase, stock up on all kinds of various materials and more - here the choice depends only on your imagination. So, lovers of embroidery can. A variety of techniques - satin stitch, cross stitch, decorative stitches - and a wide range of thread colors allow you to create your own little work of art. By the way, an interesting effect when embroidering a pattern is given by a combination of thin and thick yarn for knitting. Only for this you need a thick needle.
Decorative pillows have long been a familiar element of any interior. And this is not surprising. After all, they are able to make even the most boring and dull room original and beautiful. Decorative pillows fill it with new colors and create a special mood. They will perfectly fit into the interior, emphasizing its individuality and style.
Despite the fact that this element is presented in a large assortment on store shelves, choosing it is quite difficult. Not everyone, it turns out, can find a product of the required color, shape and size. It is better to make decorative pillows with your own hands. Thus, you can get a product of unique and unique design.
Pillows can be decorated in a marine theme
It would be better if the pillows were different colors
You can decorate the pillow with any patterns
Knitted pillows will look elegant in the interior
Smiley pillow looks very funny
It is easy to make it with your own hands. This process is exciting and interesting. You can experiment with the design, materials that are used. This will allow you to get a special decoration that is most suitable for the interior of the room.
To make designer pillows, use different methods. The most common include:
- Pillow decor that was previously used. To do this, paint, hand-painting and effects are applied to her pillowcase;
- Sewing a new product;
- Crochet, knitting;
- Pillow decor with embroidery, buttons, fabric and more.
Thus, you can get a stylish and original decoration for the room. In this case, financial costs will be minimal. Because any improvised elements are used as decoration. They are easy to harmoniously combine into one whole composition and you will get wonderful do-it-yourself pillows for decoration.
Pillows of different colors will bring variety to the interior
You can sew a button into the pillow
You can decorate the pillow in different ways
You can make a photo pillow with the image of a pet
Pillows need to be combined with the interior
Rules
It is not difficult to make interior pillows with your own hands. The main thing is to know the rules and features of this process. The first is to choose the material that will be used to sew the product. It is necessary to be guided by the style prevailing in the interior. This will allow the decor to fit perfectly into the overall atmosphere of the room.
If we are talking about a classic style, then an arbitrary choice of fabric is allowed. In this case, different materials look good. The owners can safely show their imagination and bring it to life.
Provence and country already oblige. Sofa cushions made of colorful fabrics are best suited to them. National motifs and patterns will complement the ethnic interior well, and plain fabrics will complement modern, minimalism or art deco.
Pillows with the image of animals will look beautiful
On the pillow you can sew an owl from other materials
Pillows with animals will look beautiful
On the pillow you can depict anything
Pillows can be tied with ribbons
Decor
Once the pillow is sewn, it is decorated. To do this, use different objects and materials. Products made from fabric that repeats the texture and pattern of curtains are best decorated with fringe or frills.
If buttons or applications are used, they are placed on the front side of the pillow. Thus, it can act not only as an element of decoration of the room, but also be used for relaxation. The smooth surface is pleasant to the body, will allow you to relax and unwind.
Similar products come in various forms, which also transforms them. The heart and flowers look original. A huge selection of ideas for children's decorative pillows with their own hands. For example, animal figurines, letters, cartoon characters and more. Decorative pillows for children will make the interior of the room magical and informative, bewitching and mysterious.
The pattern on the pillow will look beautiful
These pillows are the perfect addition to the interior.
Bright pillows are always in fashion
You can decorate pillows with anything
Pillows will be combined with any style of interior.
What is necessary?
To do this work with your own hands, you will need a small list of items.
These include:
- fabric or other material. They must be of the appropriate size;
- Paper, pencil. Used to prepare patterns;
- Scissors. Allow to cut the product;
- Stuffing material. As it is perfect sintepon, foam rubber and so on;
- Threads, needles, sewing machine;
- Decorative elements. When choosing them, the style of the room and the personal preferences of the owners are taken into account.
Do-it-yourself cutting has a number of features and nuances that are important to know about. Otherwise, mistakes will be made. They will affect the overall appearance of the finished product. The stuffing material will shrink. Therefore, it will be necessary to make a margin of several centimeters in width and length on the fabric, but do not take into account the seam allowance. Moreover, it must be at least one centimeter. If the product has folds, folds, then they are calculated separately.
Simple in cut
The simplest option is a square or rectangular product. Elements that are used to decorate pillows allow you to make it unusual. Bows, circles of different diameters, voluminous, appliqués, ruffles look original.
How to decorate a pillow with satin ribbons? Of these, you can tie a bow and attach it to the product on the side or in the center. Also, a similar decoration is sewn from several ribbons. They are connected in the center with a thread.
Ribbons that are intertwined by the darning method look original. The result is an original and dense canvas. The decor of sofa cushions with their own hands looks luxurious and rich.
Pillows can be placed anywhere
Green pillows will be in perfect harmony with white.
You can sew a button on the pillow
You can depict anything on the pillow
Pillows with flower patterns look beautiful
Ruffles will emphasize the romanticism of the interior. They are cut from a strip of material along the oblique. Its length should be twice as long as necessary. After that, the edges are processed with a zigzag. A double stitch is carried out in the center and the strip is pulled together. Ruffles are attached from different sides on the subject of interior decor: the wrong side, the face.
Decorating textile products with flowers gives them a positive mood. They will fill the room with special comfort and beauty. There will be a beautiful and exquisite flower meadow on the sofa. It is easy to make such a decoration with your own hands. You will need to twist small pieces of fabric or braid. Also suitable for this task are cut circles from the material. They are collected and fixed in the form of a flower.
The combination of different techniques looks especially original on sofa cushions. At the same time, applications, buttons, pompons, ribbons, felt, etc. are used. They allow you to realize any idea. The end result is a true work of art.
Pillows with their own hands contain a piece of the heart of the one who was involved in its creation. Therefore, they will always look more interesting and beautiful than purchased in a store.
Video: DIY decorative pillow
Pillows made by hand have the following advantages:
- Low cost.
- Uniqueness.
- Practicality.
- Variety of design solutions.
Simple DIY pillow
Even a beginner needlewoman can handle the creation of a pillow with her own hands. The main thing is to have a desire to learn and patience. For the first work, the most ordinary fabric is suitable, without prints and patterns. Any shape is allowed.
The simplest are square and rectangular pillows. It is more difficult to sew round and oval models, as a result, it is worth leaving their production for later - until the moment when experience is gained. Even today curly products in the form of silhouettes of animals, letters, a flower, a heart are in fashion. The decor will be required only for a removable part - pillowcases.
Speaking of materials, to create pillows use:
- different types of fabrics;
- leather of natural and artificial origin;
- felt;
- fleece.
If you decide to start sewing a decorative pillow, check that you have:
- necessary textiles;
- paper;
- ruler;
- scissors;
- zipper;
- filler;
- decorative elements.
You can sew such an interior detail either manually or with a sewing machine.
When designing a pattern, it is necessary to take into account that the size of the pillow will be slightly smaller when stuffed, so already at this stage add 3 - 4 cm in length and width. Don't forget about seam allowances.
A standard pillow has dimensions of 128*63 cm. Take a square piece of thick fabric, fold it in half and sew two seams on a sewing machine, leaving one side for the zipper. Sew on the fastener and stick the selected filler inside (feathers, holofiber, synthetic winterizer, etc.). The product is ready. It remains to choose the decor, i.e. sew a pillowcase.
Design options
Here you need to give free rein to your imagination. Ideas can be very diverse, as well as techniques. Suitable for decoration:
- satin ribbons, bows;
- sequins and beads;
- lace and embroidery.
It is worth taking a closer look at such popular technologies today as appliqués and patchwork.
Puffs are especially effective finishing. There can be a lot of options. In any case, these pillows look quite attractive and elegant.
An equally original design technique is ribbon embroidery. The result looks gentle and romantic. And the creation process itself is simple enough to be within the power of beginners.
If you want to do something really special and stylish, play with different textures or combine several techniques at once.
Possible models
A homemade pillow is the perfect gift for a loved one or colleague. The main thing is to choose an original design.
Volumetric heart of roses
Having adopted a fantasy and a thread with a needle, an ordinary pillow can be turned into a valentine with one wave of the hand. To do this, it is enough to form the required number of buds from pink matter and sew them to the finished pillow, placing them in the shape of a heart. Such a designer product will appeal to the most demanding person. In addition, it can become the main accent of your living room.
"Fluffy"
Pillows with fringe look quite interesting. They will suit most interior styles. It is optimal to use them to decorate the nursery, since it is difficult to find a more pleasant option to the touch.
Pillow with application "Butterfly"
Using the application method, you can even turn a standard pillow bought in a store into a real masterpiece that will decorate any sofa.
It is important to have desire and free time. No special skills or tools are needed. On the Internet, you can easily find ready-made ideas for this kind of accessories, and if they do not suit you, then come up with something of your own.
Pillow "Owl"
Today, funny and bright pillows in the form of animals and birds are in fashion. The Owl model will appeal not only to an adult, but also to a child. The baby will sleep on it and play with it. This is its undoubted advantage.
Sleeping cat pillow
This is another popular type of pillow toys. A cute cat with its very appearance will make you sleepy and set you up for a quality rest. In particular, it will be appreciated by sensitive, romantic persons. Sewing such an accessory is a pleasure.
Pillow "Dog"
A pillow is a true friend of a person, so why not sew it in the form of a dog? There are many ideas of this kind. The funny dachshund is the most popular. She will gladly take her place on your sofa. And making it yourself is easy.
And if you have accumulated a lot of multi-colored patches, you can safely put them into action by sewing a colorful puppy using patchwork technique.
Original do-it-yourself pillows are real. They are appropriate in any interior, it is only important to choose the right color and design. Therefore, do not forget, before starting work, decide in which room you will put this product.